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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Block private or unidentified calls

Stop calls that hide their number without blocking every unsaved number.

Google Pixel · AndroidAbout 3 minutes5 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Open Phone

Tap the blue Phone app.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Home screen screen with Phone highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Phone

Tap the blue Phone app.

Example Home screen screen with Phone highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open the menu

Tap the three dots at the top of the screen.

Example Phone screen with More options highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Settings

Tap Settings.

Example More options screen with Settings highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open Blocked numbers

Tap Blocked numbers.

Example Settings screen with Blocked numbers highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Turn on Unknown

Turn on Unknown to block calls from private or unidentified numbers.

Ordinary numbers that are not saved in Contacts can still ring you.

Example Blocked numbers screen with Unknown highlighted.
Step 5

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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